Here's how much the biggest TV hosts are paid

How does Kelly Ripa's salary compare to that of Jimmy Kimmel or Ellen DeGeneres?

Tuesday, Variety released numbers on the salaries of a range of television actors and personalities. The figures are estimates based on surveys of actors, executives, attorneys, agents, and more representatives.

[TIE] 10. Pat Sajak: $12 million

In 2013, Sajak told The Huffington Post he may be nearing the end of his time hosting the game show. But his time at the wheel isn't over just yet. Last year, Sajak renewed his contract through the 2017-2018 season.

5. Kelly Ripa: $16 million to $20 million

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Ripa took over hosting duties on "Live!" in 2011 after the departure of Regis Philbin and is currently searching for a new cohost after Michael Strahan's recent exit to host on "Good Morning America" in April.